Emerging Poetry Writers

Harmony Cardenas

Jamaica is not to be left out: although a small Caribbean island it is holding its own in the literary field of poetry.

Poetry is an aesthetic, evocative emotional language that lends itself to many interpretations. It often uses particular forms to expand the literal words to evoke these emotional and sensual responses to be appreciated much time by each individual reader.

The poet has many writing tools from which to choose. There are over fifty types of poetry styles from which to choose. However, most poets work within the eight basic poetry-writing styles, Free verse, Humorous poems, Limerick, Lyrical, Diamante, Haiku concrete and Ballads. Others who are more adventurous or advanced may wish to experiment with others styles. Such as these more modern forms. Dub ,Analysis, Prose Slam, and Spoken Word.

Poetry is usually written in lines and verses otherwise refer to as stanza which captures images vividly in an original refreshing way. At the same time it combines elements like theme, tension, complex emotions and profoundly reflects thought. It incorporate sound and a most important element called rhythm ,which in most cases are achieved by arranging lines into meters. One of the skills of poetry mastery is the ability of a poet to use figure of speech to give vivid images of the theme

Poetry analysis is the process of investigating a poem’s form, content, and history in an informed way, with the aim of heightening one’s own and others’ understanding and appreciation of the work.Like poetry itself, poetry analysis can take many forms, and be undertaken for many different reasons.

There is this remarkable Jamaican female poet , fairly new to the literary seen who has skillfully used these basic poetry styles in her work to the point of recognition and commendation. She has skillfully woven in her works exercises to enhance poetry analysis.

Reviewers such as the Clarion and the Jamaica Daily Observer has placed her works in the category of inspirational, sighting them as respectable read for individuals who are strived, striven and those who are just looking for something inspiring to read.

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